Bob Dylan - Tell Tale Signs: the Bootleg Series Vol. 8
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Free Music Review: Rocking and sizzling CDs
Hit: 5 Stars
I was surprised at how much I liked the bootleg CDs. I probably like the mature Dylan with the deep gravelly voice as much as, or even more than the young revolutionary Dylan. The songs are varied, some rocking, some lyrical, some filled with longing, or love. There is always the Dylan beat, the Dylan signature. I don't know exactly what this signature is because I am not a music expert, but it is here. What is also amazing about Dylan is his ability to invent different melodies to the same song (i.e., Someday, Baby; Mississippi; Dignity) and all the versions are equally appealing and stirring. These two CDs present a rich Dylan tapestery of fine melodies and rhythms. Highly recommended.Free Music Review: Essential Listening
Hit: 5 Stars
If you like Dylan, you'll LOVE this!
This is NOT just some out-takes and alternate versions. This is a gold mine of truly tasty stuff from the greatest songwriter of our time. Many of these songs I didn't know because they got lost in the mix and murk of over-production. Get this official bootleg, you'll end up going back and listening to the originals because you won't be able to believe you missed some of this stuff.
I was SO put off by Sony's pricing policy ($100.00+ for the 3rd disc) that I almost didn't buy this. Don't let that happen. This 2-disc set is WELL worth every penny and it comes with a very nice booklet. This is a great value. Buy it!
Free Music Review: Not a jukebox, always improvising
Hit: 5 Stars
What is fascinating to people (or ONE of the things..) about Bob Dylan's music is that many album versions of songs aren't any better or in certain cases are arguably inferior to alternative recordings. I read a review in which this was discussed and the late Dylan masterpiece "Mississippi" was mentioned. Perfect example! Dylan recorded multiple versions in the late '90s. They're all great. The version released on "Love and Theft" may not be the "best" let alone definitive. This is why the bootleg series is absolutely as important as any of the albums by this truly brilliant and fascinating musical improviser. Btw, I do prefer the "Mississippi" on disc 2 of the bootleg.Free Music Review: Bootleg Series keeps getting better
Hit: 5 Stars
there really isn't too many 'bad' Dylan CD's out there and this was a good period in his long career. Vol.8 includes outtakes from two Daniel Lanois produced albums, some live tracks, soundtrack cuts, and more. the only downside is since this is Dylan , there is probably a ton of other great outtakes that were not included, but i guess we'll have to wait for that. the booklet notes are all great. this is a must have for anyone who has bought the other Volumes of the Bootleg series or for anyone who loved Dylan during his later period. The Bootleg Series just keeps getting better and better.Free Music Review: Bbootleg#8 is as good as it gets
Hit: 5 Stars
Tell Tale Signs is Dylan at the top of his game. The versions of Mississippi are worth the price of admission. Throw in
The instant classic Red River Shore and any true Bob fan will we over
the moon.
Bill Wyman in his fine book on the blues calls Dylan the greatest white blues singer of all time, and he proves that he is on Marchin' To The City. His voice on this cut is somethi g to be hold. I know he sang that nobody can sing the blues like Blind Willie McTell ( bootleg#3) but I think Bill Wyman would say that Bob comes damn close.
Duke of Earl